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How to Sign an Assignment of Title by a Registered Owner

When you're ready to sell a car, sign the Assignment of Title by Registered Owner to get the buyer on his way to transferring the title into his name. Most states require the Assignment of Title -- which can be found on the back of your personal title -- as proof that the sale is legitimate. Signing the Assignment of Title by Registered Owner should take mere minutes. Once it's gone, your vehicle is as good as registered to someone else.

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Flip over your car title to find the Assignment of Title by Owner.

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Print your name, the date you're selling the vehicle and the price of the sale.

Fill in the odometer reading, if necessary. In Tennessee, for example, an odometer reading is only required on vehicles newer than 10 years.

Sign your name as the seller, where indicated.

Give the form to the buyer. She should fill out her name and address and then sign as the buyer.

Bring the Assignment of Title by Registered Owner to the office that issues new motor vehicle titles. In Virginia, for example, it's the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.

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Title Transfers in Virginia

• Fill in the buyer and seller information on the title, including the sale price.
• Take the title, proof of address, and other relevant documents to the DMV.
• Pay the title transfer fee and sales tax.

Continue reading for more details about Virginia car title transfers.

How to Transfer Car Title after Moving to Virginia

When you move to Virginia, you must title your out-of-state motor vehicle with the VA Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within 30 days of establishing residency.

BEFORE you complete the auto title transfer, you'll need to pass a VA safety inspection .

To complete the car title transfer, go in person to a Virginia DMV office with:

• The Application for Certificate of Title and Registration (Form VSA 17A).
• A pay stub dated with last 2 months.
• A utility bill dated within last 2 months.
• Bank statement dated within last 2 months.
• Other accepted forms of proof .
• Your out-of-state car title OR registration card .
• Proof of the purchase price IF you bought the vehicle within the last 12 months.
• Proof that you paid sales tax in another state IF you bought the vehicle in the last 12 months.
• Payment for the $15 title transfer fee .

You can choose an electronic title OR a paper title . If you choose the electronic title, you can order a paper title from the DMV if you ever need one.

Once the car title transfer is complete, you can register your vehicle . See our Car Registration page for requirements and fees.

Private Sale Car Title Transfers in Virginia

In a private vehicle sale, the buyer and seller are responsible for completing a car title transfer with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Seller Responsibilities

When you sell a motor vehicle privately , you must give the following to the buyer:

• A valid safety inspection sticker.
• The VA vehicle title with the Assignment of Title By Owner section completed, INCLUDING the odometer reading .
• A generic bill of sale .
• The purchase price listed on the vehicle title. OR
• The Vehicle Price Certification (Form SUT 1) ONLY IF the vehicle is over 5 years old.
• The Transfer of Certificate of Title with Lien (Form SUT 4) from the lienholder IF the buyer is taking over your lien on the vehicle.

Buyer Responsibilities

NOTE: Remember to purchase car insurance before titling and registering your car.

To apply for an auto title transfer in Virginia, you'll need:

• A valid inspection sticker .
• The seller must complete the Assignment of Title By Owner, INCLUDING the odometer reading.
• You must complete the Application for New Owner Certificate of Title and Registration.
• Proof of the sale price from the seller.
• A completed Transfer of Certificate of Title with Lien (Form SUT 4) IF you're taking over the seller's lien.
• A pay stub dated within last 2 months.
• Bank statement dated within last 2 months
• An Affidavit of Vehicle Purchase Price (Form SUT 1A) IF   the vehicle is no more than 5 years old.
• $15 title transfer fee.
• Complete the Purchaser's Statement of Tax Exemption (Form SUT 3) if you are exempt from tax. Exemptions are listed on the form.

Take the above documents and payment to your local Virginia DMV office .

NOTE: You will have a choice between a paper title or electronic title from the VA DMV. If you choose an electronic title, you can order a paper title later if you need one.

Once the DMV title transfer is complete, you'll need to register your vehicle . See our Car Registration page for requirements and fees.

Out-of-State Title Transfers

When you buy a vehicle from another state, you'll need the same documents as any other private sale title transfer ( see above ), PLUS :

• An Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form VSA 5) from the seller IF there is nowhere to record the mileage on the out-of-state title.
• A completed Application for Certificate of Title and Registration (Form VSA 17A).

You'll also need to get a Virginia safety inspection and notify your car insurance company BEFORE you apply for a VA DMV title transfer and registration.

Dealership Car Title Transfers

When you buy a car at a Virginia dealership, your vehicle dealer will usually handle your title and registration paperwork for you.

If they do not, get all of the paperwork you need from the dealer to complete the DMV title transfer yourself.

NOTE : Make sure the vehicle you buy has a valid safety inspection sticker BEFORE you title and register it. In most cases, a dealer will provide this.

Used Vehicles

You'll title and register a used vehicle in person at a VA DMV office .

To complete the DMV title transfer, you'll need the same documents required for private sales .

Visit our Car Registration page for registration requirements.

New Vehicles

You can title and register a new motor vehicle in person at a VA DMV office .

You'll need the Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) or Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO) from your vehicle dealer.

You'll ALSO have to submit:

• Proof of your VA address .
• Title transfer fee : $15.
• Tax : 4.15% of the sale price OR $75 (whichever is higher).

For VA DMV vehicle registration requirements and fees, see our Car Registration page.

Title Transfers for Gifted and Donated Vehicles

You must transfer the Virginia title of a vehicle that is given as a gift or donated.

Giving or Receiving a Vehicle as a Gift

When you give or receive a motor vehicle as a gift, you'll follow the steps and gather the documents required for a private sale car title transfer .

Be sure to:

• Write the word “GIFT" on the title in the sale price space.
• Complete the Purchaser's Statement of Tax Exemption (Form SUT 3) IF you're giving the vehicle to your spouse or child.

Submit the required documents in person at your local VA DMV office .

When you title the vehicle, you'll also register it . Visit our Car Registration page for more information.

Donating a Motor Vehicle

When you donate a vehicle to a charity or non-profit organization, you'll transfer the title to the organization.

Contact the Virginia DMV at (804) 497-7100 for complete details about motor vehicle title transfers to charities.

Inherited Car Title Transfers

The Virginia DMV title transfer process for inherited vehicles differs depending on how the vehicle is titled .

NOTE: You DO NOT have to pay Sales and Use Tax (SUT) if you are the heir or spouse of the deceased.

Inheriting Through Joint Ownership

If you are the joint owner of a motor vehicle with the deceased person, you can transfer the title ONLY IF :

• Your names are linked with “or". OR
• The names on the title are followed by “or survivor".

Submit the following in person at a VA DMV office to apply for a car title transfer AND vehicle registration :

• The Virginia DMV can request a copy of the death certificate from the Office of Vital Records, if needed.
• If the title is missing or unreadable, complete the Application for Supplemental and Transfer Liens or Replacement and Substitute Titles (Form VSA 66) to request a substitute title.
• Title transfer fee: $15.
• Registration fees .

Inheriting from a Will or as Legal Heir

If you are the legal heir and/or inherit a vehicle from a will, you'll submit the following car title transfer documents in person at a VA DMV office :

• A certified or notarized copy of the death certificate .
• The vehicle title .
• Proof of your address .

You will ALSO need the appropriate inheritance documents :

• The court document that names the executor or administrator. OR
• The will naming the executor or administrator.
• The Certification of Authority to Transfer Virginia Title (Form VSA 24), with or without a copy of the will. OR
• An affidavit stating the estate is covered by Virginia small estate laws.

If you're planning to register the vehicle in VA, visit our Car Registration page to learn more.

What are the Title Transfer Fees in VA?

The Virginia DMV charges the following fees for car title transfers and other title transactions:

• Title transfer fee (buying and selling): $15.
• New VA title fee : $15.
• Substitute title fee (name change, address change, or lien removal): $15.
• Replacement title fee : $15.

You may also have to pay:

• Motor vehicle sales and use tax (SUT): 4.15% of the vehicle price OR $75 (whichever is higher).

Change Your Virginia Auto Title

You'll apply for a substitute title when you need to make changes to the information on your VA vehicle title.

There is a fee for a substitute car title.

Name Change on VA Car Titles

If your name legally changes, you can change it on your vehicle title.

First , you must complete a driver's license name change .

Then , submit the following to the VA DMV:

• Every owner whose name is on the title must sign it.
• A marriage certificate.
• A divorce decree.
• A court order.
• The current car title .
• Substitute title fee : $15.

You can submit the application and supporting documents:

• By mail to the address on the form.
• In person at a VA DMV office .

Address Change on Vehicle Titles

If you move, you can change the address on your car title.

If you haven't already done so, first change the address on your driver's license .

To change you car title address, submit:

• Every owner listed on the title must sign it.
• Payment for the $15 substitute title fee.

Submit the form and fee:

• By mail to the address on the application form.

Removing a Lien from a VA Title

When you pay off a lien on your vehicle , the lienholder will send you EITHER :

• The vehicle title if there are no other liens.
• Proof of lien release if there is another lien on the vehicle.

For a “clean title" with the lien removed, submit:

• The Application for Supplemental and Transfer Liens or Replacement and Substitute Title (Form VSA 66).
• The title OR lien release.
• The substitute title fee: $15.

You can apply for the substitute title:

Replace Your VA Title

If your title is lost, stolen, or unreadable , you'll need to get a replacement title.

You can order a replacement title:

• Online using Virginia's DMV Now website .

You'll pay a $15 replacement title fee.

Learn more about duplicate titles on our page, Replacing a Lost Title .

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A Certificate of Title for a motor vehicle is a legal document issued by a state to certify the vehicle's ownership. The Massachusetts title law requires that all motor vehicles and trailers be titled within 10 days of purchase. Passenger vehicles with a model year of 1980 and older, purchased before November 26, 1990 are exempt from titling. Trailers that are 3,000 pounds or less are also exempt and do not need a title.

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Certificate of Title: Definition and Examples

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What Is a Certificate of Title?

A certificate of title is an official state or municipal-issued document that identifies the owner(s) of personal or real property . A certificate of title provides documentary evidence of the right of ownership. Usually it applies to real estate , though it also may pertain to a business, boat, or vehicle, among other things.

When issued for real property—such as land or a house—by a title insurance company, the certificate of title is a statement of opinion on the status of the title, based on a thorough examination, or title search , of specified public records. The title thus embodies the right or evidence of the right of ownership of real property.

Key Takeaways

• A certificate of title is a document that officially grants ownership to the holder of the property referenced by that title.
• Certificates of title are often transferred from seller to buyer in real estate and vehicle transactions.
• The certificate by itself is not a guarantee of a free and clear title, and a title search must be completed before settling large transactions.

How Certificates of Title Work

Certificates of title can apply to any type of property that has a title , particularly real estate and vehicles. The owner can assume title once their contractual and financial obligations are cleared.

Information on the certificate of title includes the name of the owner and information about the property. Whenever real property is sold, the title is transferred to the new buyer.

Property Sale

During the sale of a property, the owner must guarantee to the buyer that the title being conveyed is free and clear of anyone else’s claims. A part of that process is demonstrating proof of ownership through means of a certificate of title.

All property that is sold or traded must be free of  liens  and other debts before it can be transferred to another party. In other words, the title must be a clear title , meaning there are no creditors claiming ownership due to extending credit to a borrower, and the owner has an undisputed claim to the property or asset. If the title is not clear, it might be considered a bad title because there could be outstanding liens against the property, back taxes owed, or unresolved building code violations.

It's important that a title search is performed by a title company to ensure that there are no liens, back taxes , or issues with the title that would prevent the sale of the asset. For all involved parties to have an accurate assessment of ownership, public record-keeping is necessary as it provides legal and public notice regarding an entity’s interest in a specific piece of property.

Public records normally list any encumbrances on the property, such as liens or easements .

This public paper trail allows parties to protect their interests against any third-party claims. Once clear title has been established, the previous owner passes the certificate of title onto the new owner.

Non-Real Estate Certificates of Title

Certificates of title are also issued for vehicles, including automobiles, buses, motorcycles, motor homes, trailers and trucks, aircraft, and watercraft, and are often called pink slips. These are issued by a designated state agency to identify the owner of the vehicle in question. Any liens or outstanding loans are identified on the certificate of title. A vehicle's certificate of title will contain the owner's name and address, as well as the vehicle identification number (VIN).

A lender will often hold the title until the obligation has been satisfied, at which point the lien is released and the certificate of title will be sent to the owner. Take automobile loans, for example. If you purchase a new SUV and the dealer finances your loan, it will hold the title until you make your last payment. The title is transferred into your name once the loan is paid off completely.

Title and Guarantee of Ownership

A certificate of title is not a guarantee of a free and clear title. There may be unrecorded encumbrances and liens, incorrectly recorded information, or fraudulent activity that are simply unknown.

For such reasons, title insurance is purchased to protect the seller from any claims arising from prior or unknown unrecorded or fraudulent activity. Title companies provide certificates of title to lenders that require these documents prior to approving mortgage loans.

Certificate of Title vs. Deed

Both a certificate of title and a deed are written documents that are used to provide proof of ownership. But the two have inherent differences.

While the certificate of title is an opinion of status and doesn't guarantee ownership, the deed is a document used when there is a transfer of property from a seller to a buyer. By issuing a deed, the seller transfers the interest to the buyer, also known as the grantor . The deed may also outline detailed information about the property.

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Chapter 810-5-75 - TITLE PROCEDURE

• State Regulations
• § 810-5-75-.01 - Procedures for Titling a Vessel
• § 810-5-75-.02 - Title Procedure - First Title For A Homemade Trailer (Repealed)
• § 810-5-75-.03 - Issuance Of A Certificate Of Title For An Imported Vehicle
• § 810-5-75-.04 - Leased Vehicles - First Title For A New (1975 And Later Models) Vehicle Purchased Within The State Of Alabama By A Lessor
• § 810-5-75-.05 - Title Procedure On Title Applications For An Alabama Certificate Of Title Submitted By An Alabama Out-Of-State Resident - Transfer Of Title For A Used 1975 And Later Model Vehicle (REPEALED)
• § 810-5-75-.06 - Title Procedure On Title Applications For An Alabama Certificate Of Title Submitted By An Alabama Out-Of-State Resident - First Title For A New (1975 And Later Models) Vehicle (REPEALED)
• § 810-5-75-.07 - Title Procedure - Request For Change Of Address Only On A Certificate Of Title (REPEALED)
• § 810-5-75-.08 - Title Procedure - Application For Corrected Certificate Of Title (REPEALED)
• § 810-5-75-.09 - Transfer Of Title For A Vehicle From A Deceased Owner
• § 810-5-75-.10 - Title Procedure - Transfer Of Title For A Vehicle From A Deceased Owner Whose Estate Does Not Require Probate (Left Will) (Repealed)
• § 810-5-75-.11 - Title Procedure - Transfer Of Title For A Vehicle From A Deceased Owner Whose Estate Requires Probate (Left Will) (Repealed)
• § 810-5-75-.12 - Title Procedure - Transfer Of Title For A Vehicle From A Deceased Owner Whose Estate Requires Probate (No Will)
• § 810-5-75-.13 - Title Procedure - Transfer Of Title For A Vehicle Obtained By A Sheriff's Or Court Sale (REPEALED)
• § 810-5-75-.14 - Involuntary Transfer By Operation Of Law
• § 810-5-75-.15 - Application For Replacement Certificate Of Title
• § 810-5-75-.16 - Title Procedure - Assignment And Transfer Of Lien By Lienholder (Repealed)
• § 810-5-75-.17 - Repossessed Motor Vehicle Or Manufactured Home
• § 810-5-75-.18 - Title Procedure - Transfer Of Title For Used (1975 And Later Models) Vehicles, Currently Titled In Alabama (REPEALED)
• § 810-5-75-.19 - Title Procedure - Repossessed (1975 And Later Models) Vehicle That Has Been Titled In Alabama With Lienholder (Repossessor) Properly Shown On Title (REPEALED)
• § 810-5-75-.20 - Title Procedure - Second Or Third Lien Or Security Interest Releases On Title (Repealed)
• § 810-5-75-.21 - Lien Or Security Interest Releases And Continuous Perfection Of Lien Or Security Interests
• § 810-5-75-.22 - Title Procedure - Third Lien To Be Added (Security Interest Created By Owner). Reference: Sections 32-8-1 through 32-887, Code of Ala. 1975 (Repealed)
• § 810-5-75-.23 - Title Procedure - Second Lien To Be Added (Security Interest Created By Owner) (Repealed)
• § 810-5-75-.24 - Lien(s) To Be Recorded (Security Interest Created By Owner) Assignment And Transfer Of Lien by Lienholder
• § 810-5-75-.25 - Title Procedure - First Title For A New (1975 And Later Models) Vehicle (REPEALED)
• § 810-5-75-.26 - Title Procedure - Owner Application For An Alabama Certificate Of Title On A Used (1975 And Later Models) Vehicle, Currently Titled In Another State (Repealed)
• § 810-5-75-.26.01 - Title Procedure - Motor Vehicles Exempt From Titling In Other States (REPEALED)
• § 810-5-75-.27 - First Title For A Vehicle Reconstructed With A Glider Kit
• § 810-5-75-.28 - Application For Certificate Of Title To A Rebuilt Vehicle
• § 810-5-75-.29 - Title for a Vehicle or Manufactured Home Obtained from the United States Government
• § 810-5-75-.30 - Title Procedure - First Title For A Rebuilt Vehicle (REPEALED)
• § 810-5-75-.31 - Transfer Of Title For Vehicle Under The Abandoned Vehicle Act (Repealed)
• § 810-5-75-.31.01 - Abandoned Motor Vehicle - Requirements For A Report Of Sale (Repealed)
• § 810-5-75-.31.02 - Abandoned Motor Vehicle Record Request (Repealed)
• § 810-5-75-.32 - Title Procedure - Transfer Of Title For A Vehicle In Bankruptcy (REPEALED)
• § 810-5-75-.33 - Title Procedure - Transfer Of Title When A Vehicle Is Repossessed By A Lienholder Whose Lien Has Not Been Recorded (REPEALED)
• § 810-5-75-.34 - Title Obtained Under Surety Bond
• § 810-5-75-.35 - Bill Of Sale - Minimum Requirements. Reference: Section 40-12-260 (b)(2), Code Of Ala. 1975, As Amended. (Repealed)
• § 810-5-75-.36 - Responsibilities Of Designated Agents
• § 810-5-75-.37 - Application For Certificate Of Title - Seller's Signature Requirements (REPEALED)
• § 810-5-75-.38 - Dealer Reassignment Supplement
• § 810-5-75-.39 - Corrections To Title Documents
• § 810-5-75-.40 - Requirements For Names And Signatures On Title Applications, Title Assignments, And Motor Vehicle Registrations
• § 810-5-75-.41 - Dealer Required To Title Vehicle - Title Application Submitted To Department And Is Returned To Dealer Because Transfer Of Vehicle Was Not Consummated. (REPEALED)
• § 810-5-75-.42 - Designated Agent Records
• § 810-5-75-.44 - Assignment/Reassignment Of Salvage Certificate Of Title (REPEALED)
• § 810-5-75-.46 - Assignment Of Certificate Of Title. (Repealed)
• § 810-5-75-.46.01 - Assignment Of Certificate Of Title-Transferor's Signature Requirements (REPEALED)
• § 810-5-75-.47 - Application For Certificate Of Title Under The Motor Vehicle Lemon Law (Manufacturer Buyback)
• § 810-5-75-.48 - "Junk," "Parts Only" And "Scrap" Motor Vehicles
• § 810-5-75-.49 - Certificate Of Title Required - New Title Issued When Information On A Certificate Of Title Is ChangedOrWhen Correction Is Required. Reference: Sections 32-8-1 Through 32-8-87, CodeOf Ala. 1975, As Amended (REPEALED)
• § 810-5-75-.50 - Certificate Of Title Required - Continuance Of Recorded Legends. Reference: Sections 32-8-1 Through 32-8-87, Code Of Ala. 1975, As Amended. (Repealed)
• § 810-5-75-.51 - Returned Title Request Form (Form MVT 5-27). (Repealed)
• § 810-5-75-.52 - Designated Agent Appointments
• § 810-5-75-.52.01 - Title Service Provider
• § 810-5-75-.53 - Application For Certificate Of Title Leased Vehicles
• § 810-5-75-.54 - Application For Certificate Of Title For A Stolen Unrecovered Vehicle
• § 810-5-75-.55 - Motor Vehicle Inspection Requirements For Certificates Of Title And Continuation Of Brands
• § 810-5-75-.56 - Issuance And Records - Abbreviations Used In Data Entry. Reference: Sections 32-8-1 Through 32-8-87, Code Of Ala. 1975, As Amended. (Repealed)
• § 810-5-75-.57 - Application For Salvage Certificate Of Title And Insurance Non-Total Loss Assignment Of Certificate Of Title
• § 810-5-75-.58 - Titling Of Multistate Vehicles
• § 810-5-75-.59 - Application For Assigned Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN)
• § 810-5-75-.60 - Revocation Of Authority To Act As Designated Agent Or Title Service Provider
• § 810-5-75-.61 - Remittance Of Fees By Designated Agents
• § 810-5-75-.62 - Salvage - Determining Fair Retail Values For Total Loss Vehicles. (Repealed)
• § 810-5-75-.63 - Transactions Requiring A Secure Powers Of Attorney
• § 810-5-75-.64 - Unclaimed/Abandoned Vehicles
• § 810-5-75-.65 - Appointment, Revocation, And Denial Of Authority To Act As A Manufactured Home Designated Agent Of The Department. (Repealed)
• § 810-5-75-.66 - Cancellation Of Manufactured Home Certificate Of Origin Or Certificate Of Title
• § 810-5-75-.67 - Title Procedure - Manufactured Home Exemption from Titling and Cancellation (REPEALED)
• § 810-5-75-.68 - Title Procedure - Exemptions From Titling. (Repealed)

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Titles Rules and Regulations

Title 35, Part VII, Subparts 5-7 of the Mississippi Administrative Code includes rules and regulations for Titles for Motor Vehicles and Manufactured Homes. See information concerning registration of  Motor Vehicles  and a  PDF for the entire Part VII .

After July 1, 2010, any reference to Mississippi State Tax Commission, the State Tax Commission, the Tax Commission and/or commission shall mean Department of Revenue and any reference to the Commissioner of Revenue, the Chairman of the Mississippi State Tax Commission, the Chairman of the State Tax Commission, the Chairman of the Tax Commission and/or chairman shall mean Commissioner of Revenue of the Department of Revenue. (refer to § 27-3-4(4)  Miss. Code Ann.​ )

Subpart 5. Title Applications

Subpart 6. titling procedures, subpart 7. salvage vehicles, owner’s names (multiple) and address shown on title, names and address abbreviations on title certificates, owner’s names – title application and tag receipt, lien perfection date, owner’s duplicate copy of title application, signatures on application – dealer sale, manufacturer’s statement of origin – sufficient for bill of sale, bill of sale, address of title owner and lienholder, owner’s names – title application and bill of sale or mso, personal name – how shown on title, manufacturer’s statement of origin required on 1970 or later models, non-titled vehicles required supporting documents, procedures for titling motor homes, joint ownership of a motor vehicle, pencil tracing, sale of motor vehicles for repairing, towing or storage costs, leased vehicles, name–lease vehicle, boat trailers, out-of-state owned motor vehicles, state residents with out-of-states addresses, driver training loaned vehicles, substitution of collateral, casual sales between individuals, u. s. government – vehicles purchased from, oversized vehicles – titling and lien perfection, out-of-state titles, titling requirements when purchasing temporary license plate, salvaged vehicles, salvage procedures.

6. Truck, Truck Type or Bus Type Vehicles. A component part shown in paragraph (5)(a) not listed in this section which is common to truck, truck type vehicle should be listed from (5)(a) if repaired or replaced.

7. Motorcycle Component parts:

INSURANCE COMPANY TO APPLY FOR CERTIFICATE OF TITLE:

1. An insurance company which as a result of paying a total loss claim becomes the owner of a motor vehicle and obtains the insured’s certificate of title, shall within seventy-two (72) hours after obtaining said title apply to the Department for a new Certificate of Title, surrendering with its application the current Certificate for Title and odometer disclosure made in the title or in such form as required, including documentation to show if the title applied for is for a salvage vehicle, and include a signed statement on original company letterhead which states: ( ) collision damage; ( ) hail damage; ( ) flood damage; ( ) recovered or ( ) unrecovered theft. If the vehicle sustained damage from collision or other occurrence or is recovered theft, will it require replacement of six (6) minor component parts? ( ) yes; ( ) no?. The insurance company shall staple this statement to the Certificate of Title, and make notation on the face of the Certificate of Title. Such application shall be made by the insurance company in the manner and in such form prescribed and provided by the Department. The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to a vehicle which is ten (10) years old or older with a value prior to the loss of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500), or less or which will require the replacement of five (5) or fewer minor component parts in the reconstruction process. 2. If ownership of a salvage vehicle has not been acquired by an insurer, the owner must surrender the certificate of title for such vehicle to a designated agent of the State Department prior to any sale or disposition of such vehicle and not later than thirty (30) days from the date that the vehicle becomes a salvage vehicle.

INSURANCE COMPANY MAY RE-ASSIGN CERTIFICATE OF TITLE IN CERTAIN CASES:

An insurance company which is authorized to underwrite policies in this state and others as authorized by the Tax Commission who acquire ownership of a motor vehicle in this state which it determines not to require application for certificate of title as provided in Section 101, paragraph 1 above, may transfer ownership of said vehicle by executing the space contained on the reverse of the certificate of title reserved for First Reassignment by Licensed Dealer, naming therein the purchaser, who may be the insured, a rebuilder or dismantler. Insurer or others shall attach a signed statement or if the owner is a company, on company letterhead which states ( ) collision damage; ( ) hail damage; ( ) flood damage; ( ) recovered or ( ) unrecovered theft.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO BRAND TITLE:

1. There shall be “rebuilt” brand contained in the certificate of title of a motor vehicle other than a motorcycle, issued by the Department where the following are repaired or replaced in the reconstruction process as reflected in the documentation required to be presented by the rebuilder of a vehicle described in a Salvage Certificate of Title issued by this or any other state, or comparable ownership document of a vehicle  which is capable of  being rebuilt as determined by the document of ownership of said vehicle;

2. There shall be a “rebuilt” brand affixed to the certificate of title of a motorcycle when one (1) component part as set out in Section 100 paragraph 7 herein is replaced to rebuild the motorcycle. 3. Brands appearing on titles issued by this state or another which reveal a pertinent fact or facts about a vehicle will be continued on certificates of title issued by this state. The The Department may brand a title with “Damage History”, “Flood Damage”, “Hail Damage”, or other brands where appropriate. If vehicle damage is from collision and no more than one (1) major and four (4) minor component parts or no more than five (5) minor component parts, as set out on Section 100 paragraphs 5 and 6, are repaired or replaced in the reconstruction of the vehicle, the new certificate of title shall be free of any brands.

INSPECTION OF A REBUILT MOTOR VEHICLE PRIOR TO RETITLING:

• The owner/rebuilder of a motor vehicle which is described in a salvage certificate of title shall after reconstruction in this state and before sale of such vehicle present same to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety at the appointed date, time, and place for the purpose of inspection of said rebuilt vehicle, and he shall present his Application for Inspection of Salvage Vehicle, including Salvage Certificate of Title, notarized bills of sale for all major component parts used in the reconstruction process, and invoices for minor component parts used in the reconstruction process, except there shall be no notarization required on invoices. Bills of sale and invoices shall include the name of the person from whom parts were acquired, his address, telephone number, and in addition shall include the year, make, model and the vehicle identification number of the vehicle from which the parts were removed and sold. All such parts shall be described in the Department form (78-021) as part of the application for inspection. The Department of Public Safety inspection officer shall endorse the application for inspection, or make such notation on said application, which describes why retitling should not occur. Upon successfully passing inspection, the inspector will issue a Completion of Vehicle Inspection form (78- 022). The rebuilder shall then make application for certificate of title as owner, surrendering the current title, Application for Inspection of a Salvage Vehicle, Completion of Vehicle Inspection, and proof of ownership of parts used in the rebuilding process. The application for certificate of title shall also include the documentation prescribed in Section 110 paragraphs 1 and 2 hereof.
• The inspection and certification shall include an examination of the vehicle and its parts,  which the applicant for inspection has designated as replaced or repaired , to determine that the identification numbers of the vehicle or its parts have not been removed, falsified, altered defaced or destroyed; that the vehicle information is true and correct; and that there are no indications that the vehicle or any of its parts are stolen. Such certification shall not attest to the roadworthiness or safety condition of the vehicle.

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF TITLE OF VEHICLE TITLED AS SALVAGE BY THIS STATE; A PERMIT TO DISMANTLE; SALVAGE CERTIFICATE; OR LIKE DOCUMENT ISSUED BY OTHER JURISDICTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SALVAGE LAWS OF SAID JURISDICTION:

• Application for certificate of title shall be made by the owner/rebuilder in the manner provided in Section 104 paragraphs 1 and 2 hereof. A subsequent title of flood or hail damaged vehicle shall be issued with a “Flood Damage” or “Hail Damage” brand affixed. A Salvage Certificate of Title or Certificate of Title last issued by any titling jurisdiction for a motor vehicle which contains a brand or sub brand indicating “NON-REBUILDABLE”, “PARTS ONLY”, or “JUNK”, shall not be titled in this state.
• Application for certificate of title shall be made by the owner/rebuilder in the manner provided in Section 104 hereof.

UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE SALVAGE VEHICLE-EXCEPTION: It shall be unlawful to operate a motor vehicle described in a Salvage Certificate of Title upon the roads and highways of this state, except on the day of a scheduled inspection and for the purpose of going to and from the inspection state designated. There shall be no license tag issued for a vehicle described in a salvage title, or described in such similar ownership document issued by another titling jurisdiction.

TITLING VEHICLE WHICH IS REBUILT BUT INSURER FAILED TO OBTAIN SALVAGE TITLE: If a rebuilder acquires a damaged vehicle for which the insurer or owner did not obtain a salvage title and which is rebuilt in this state, he shall proceed as provided in Section 104 paragraphs 1 and 2. The rebuilder shall thereafter make application for certificate of title in his name as set out in Section 104 paragraphs 1 and 2.

REBUILDER TAKES OWNERSHIP BY RE-ASSIGNMENT OF TITLE IN THIS STATE:

A rebuilder in this state who takes ownership of a vehicle by reassignment of title by an insurance company shall include with his application for new certificate of title the documentation required above in Section 104 paragraphs 1 and 2; Section 110 paragraphs 1 and 2 except there shall be no Department of Public Safety Completion of Vehicle Inspection form (78-022) attached. The Department may require inspection of any vehicle prior to issuance of a new certificate of title. On such requirement, the rebuilder shall proceed according to Section 104 paragraphs 1 and 2; Section 110 paragraphs 1 and 2, except there shall be no salvage certificate of title attached, but the certificate of title reassigned to the rebuilder shall be attached.

REBUILDER TO OBTAIN NEW CERTIFICATE OF TITLE PRIOR TO SALE: A new certificate of title shall be applied for and obtained by the owner/rebuilder prior to retail or wholesale sale of a vehicle which he rebuilt in this state, whether ownership was acquired by assignment of title of a salvage vehicle from an insurer or by reassignment of title.

DEFINITION OF REPAIR AND TITLING REBUILT VEHICLE:

• The term “Repair” as set out shall not include cosmetic repair, such as surface scratches, blemishes, to the painted finish, key dings, minor dents and scrapes to minor component parts when such are documented by color photographs as set out in Section 110 paragraph 2, whether the current title is “Salvage” or has been reassigned to a rebuilder by the insurer.
• The rebuilder shall include with every Form 78-021, Application for Inspection of a Salvage/Rebuilt Vehicle, a minimum of four (4) color photographs of the vehicle in its unrepaired condition so that a Department of Public Safety inspector may view at the same time of the inspection, and such photographs shall be surrendered with the rebuilder's application for inspection. Such photographs shall be made as follows: one (1) from each of four different angles looking from a fender on a line diagonally to the fender on the opposite side and end of the vehicle taken from a distance not more than six (6) feet from the vehicle and which clearly show the back or front, side and top of the vehicle from each angle. The rebuilder shall include other photographs as he deems necessary to show other areas of concern to him.
• If the photographs do not clearly show prior existing damage as claimed, repair of such damage will be counted as one component part for each such part(s) so repaired.

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The procedure for receiving the work visa for foreign citizens

Obtaining a work visa for the foreign citizen is a multistage and long process. For example, it will take on the average 100 days and 15900 ₽ (only to pay the state fee) for the Company-employer registered in Moscow to hire a foreign worker. Since a work permit is valid maximum for 1 year, it is necessary to start processing a new work visa 6 months after receiving the current work visa.

Citizens of the CIS do not need a visa to enter Russia, and Work permit is issued for them in the simplified order for 10 working days and 4000 ₽ approximately.

Company – member of AmCham can process the documents in Moscow in “one window” mode for its foreign colleagues working not only in Moscow, but also in any other region of Russia.

Steps of the work visa getting procedure:

• Annual electronic application for foreign manpower need submitted to the Migration quotas automated information system.
• Placement of vacancy in the administration of Civil service of the employment of population.
• Permission to involve the foreign labor force in the Migration police.
• Work permit for foreigner (Plastic Card) in the Migration police.
• Accreditation at the local department of the Migration police.
• Work visa Invitation for foreigner.
• Receiving a single-entry work visa for 90 days at the Russian Consulate.
• Visa registration with the local department of the Migration police.
• Notification of the beginning of work of a foreigner submitted to the Migration Police.
• Re-issue of a single-entry work visa into a multiple-entry visa with the extension of its validity period.

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Detailed description of stages for the Company registered in Moscow and hiring foreign citizen to work in Moscow:

• Every year a Company is obliged to submit the application for foreign manpower need for the next year, so that the needs of the concrete company would be taken into account while the formation of quotas for the Russian Federation subjects and of all-Russian quota. Application includes a compulsory registration with the quick information center “Migration quota” at www.migrakvota.gov.ru . This rule does not apply to non-quota positions which list is renewed every year.

Required documents:

• Application form (PDF file, 48 KB) about the assignment to the employer of the state service of assistance in the selection of the required workers (1 copy);
• Information about the need of workers (PDF file, 50 KB), the presence of the unfilled vacancies (2 copies);
• Certificate from the Russian Federal Tax Service of “State registration of legal entities” and the introduction of record into the United state list of legal entities (1 notarized copy);
• Certificate from the Russian Federal Tax Service of “Registration of the legal entity with the Tax Authorities” (1 notarized copy);
• Codes of statistics (1 notarized copy);
• License to carry out activities (if needed) (1 notarized copy);
• Power of attorney (PDF file, 52 KB) to the authorized representative to submit and obtain statements of the Administration of civil service of the employment of population (UGSZN) of Moscow (1 copy).
• Conclusion of the Administration of civil service of the employment of population (UGSZN) of Moscow (copy with the assignment of the original);
• Request to the Administration of civil service of the employment of population (UGSZN) (PDF file, 73 KB) (2 copies);
• Application (PDF file, 44 KB) to the Migration police of Russia (3 copies);
• Application form of the organization (PDF file, 37 KB) (1 copy);
• Application (PDF file, 42 KB) to the Russian Migration police of Moscow (2 copies);
• Project of a labour contract or other documents confirming the preliminary agreement with foreign citizens or foreign partners about intention and conditions of employment of foreign workers (1 copy, signed and stamped by the employer);
• Certificate from the Russian Federal Tax Service of “The introduction of a record into the United state list of legal entities on the state registration of changes into the constitutive documents of a legal entity” (if changes were occurred) (2 notarized copies);
• Certificate from the Russian Federal Tax Service of “The introduction of a record into the United state list of legal entities on the state registration of changes which are not connected with constitutive documents of legal entity” (if changes were occurred) (2 notarized copies);
• Original of a billing document (stamped by bank) proving the payment of the state fee of 10000 ₽ for giving the company a “Permit to involve foreign labour force” for each foreign worker (properties).
• Copy of a “Permit to involve foreign labour force” (with the presentation of the original);
• Application (file PDF, 42 KB) to the Russian Migration police of Moscow (2 copies);
• Warrant to the authorized representative (file PDF, 52 KB) for the right to supply and obtain a work permit (plastic card) (2 copies);
• Application (file PDF, 102 KB) about issuing to foreign citizen or person without citizenship of work permit (1 copy);
• Letter of guarantee (file PDF, 55 KB) for the return of foreign worker (1 copy);
• Examination certificate for knowledge of Russian language;
• Form A30 – about absence of disease of Hansen (leprosy);
• Form A15-A19 – about absence of tuberculosis;
• Form A50-A53.9, A55, A57 – about absence of sexually transmitted infections (syphilis, lymphogranuloma (venereal), chancre);
• Form 086 – for the workers connected with physical labor;
• about absence of addiction;
• Notarized translation of passport of foreign citizen (1 copy);
• Colored photo of foreign citizen on the mat paper – 2 pieces;
• Copy of document with apostille about the vocational education with the translation into Russian (1 notarized copy); or a certificate of equivalency of such document to the Russian school certificate or diploma of professional education;
• Original of billing document (stamped by bank) about the payment of the state duty of 3500 ₽ for obtaining a “work permit for a foreign citizen or a person without citizenship” (properties).
• Application form (PDF file, 75 KB);
• Extract from the “United state list of legal entities” (remoteness of an extract should not exceed one month; 1 notarized copy);
• If the head (Director-General) is not Russian citizen, copies of Permit to involve foreign labour force and Work permit for foreign citizen (both notarized copies) are also required;
• Non-residential Lease Agreement (in case of sublease, copies of sublease agreement and non-residential lease agreement should be presented; 1 notarized copy);
• Certificate of “State registration of the property rights” of the non-residential premises (at owner of premises) occupied by organization (1 notarized copy);
• Letter of guarantee (file PDF, 41 КB).
• Organization Registration card in the Russian Migration police of Moscow;
• Application letter for invitation (file PDF, 116 KB) for Russian visa (1 copy);
• Letter of guarantee (file PDF, 45 KB) from organization (1 copy);
• Copy of “permit to employ foreign workers” (Permission) (1 copy);
• Copy of both sides of “Work permit of foreign citizen” (Plastic card) with the presentation of original;
• Copy of the page of passport of foreign citizen, which contains photo and specifications (1 copy);
• Copy of labor contract;
• Receipt for state fee payment.
• Application of foreign citizen to the Russian consulate with purpose of obtaining single work visa for 90 days.
• Notification of the beginning of work of the foreign national in the organization. After obtaining a work permit and a work visa, signing a labor contract with a foreign worker (or extending the existing labor contract for the new period), the Company- employer is obligated to send the notification of conclusion of the employment agreement with a foreign worker to the Migration police of Moscow in 3 days. Similar notification should be sent in case of cancellation of an employment agreement with a foreign worker.
• Registration of the work visa with the local department of the Migration police.
• Notification of arrival (Visa registration) (file XLSX, 130 KB) of foreign citizen to the place of stay (1 copy);
• Letter of guarantee (file PDF, 52 KB) from the inviting organization with the request to obtain a multiple entree work visa for foreign citizen (1 copy);
• Application with request to obtain a multiple entree work visa (file PDF, 55 KB) from a foreign citizen (1 copy);
• Passport copies of foreign citizen with the visa and migratory card, with the presentation of originals;
• Two photos (colored, mat paper, size of 3×4);
• Copy of “permit to employ foreign workers” (permission), with presentation of original;
• Copy of “work permit of foreign citizen” (Plastic card), with presentation of original.
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